2016 Aprilia Tuono 1100 RR Review | MC Commute
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- Опубликовано: 1 сен 2016
- Senior Editor Zack Courts is always arriving to office after his commute with a bunch of opinions about the bike he’s riding. Too much this, not enough that, and occasionally has some decent insights. We thought some of it might help consumers or entertain enthusiasts, so we strapped a camera and microphone to the side of his helmet and told him to turn it on when he leaves his house. A lot of him talking in his helmet is complaining about drivers, yelling at red lights, and wondering why billboards aren’t more expensive. But sometimes he actually talks about the bike, and those are the parts we keep. Got a bike you would like to see discussed? Let us know and we’ll send him home on that one next.
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It's no secret we're always trying to get our staff to work a little harder. Especially the ones that always seem to have too much to say. "Write it down!" the boss yells, exasperated. Senior Editor Zack Courts is a classic case, always arriving to office after his commute with a bunch of opinions about the bike he's riding. Too much this, not enough that, and occasionally has some decent insights that we thought might help consumers or entertain enthusiasts.
So we strapped a camera and microphone to the side of his helmet and told him to turn it on when he leaves his house. A lot of him talking in his helmet is complaining about drivers, yelling at red lights, and wondering why billboards aren’t more expensive. But sometimes he actually talks about the bike, and those are the parts we keep. Got a bike you would like to see discussed? Let us know and we’ll send him home on that one next.
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Zack, I know this is an old review and you've likely realized your monumental mistake by now. You arrived at the entrance of the Motorcyclist Magazine offices and you made no effort to try to back it in. As a Tuono owner, I all too well understand the intoxicating power that the v4 engine can have and how it can lead to momentary lapses in judgement. I hope you have seen the light and won't allow this egregious oversight to happen again.
This is my favorite series on YT right now and this bike is beautiful in every damn way.
Exactly
Zack Courts Why you r not using Clutch for changing gears 4:15-4:22
Zack Courts yes got it, thanks for reply.
+Zack Courts zack would love to know what you have chosen as your personal road bike . Cheers man love the vids
"This is the best part right here, leaving a red light. * Does 90mph not even trying *." And that is why I can't have a Tuono. My license would burst into flames in no time....
I was thinking the exact same thing, lol.
Lol practically its too much.
This is the same reason that I've limited myself to my 200... aside from the fact that I can't afford a Tuono. I'm a throttle happy man, and my 200 let's me be as throttle happy as I want without breaking 90 mph.
I'm interested in the new Aprilia Shiver 900, The Shiver 750 was the Tuono younger brother but the Shiver 900 is the 750 hitting puberty.
To hit 90 on a 200cc bike you'd need a step downhill and a strong tailwind lmao. SO I'd say youre in the clear in that category
I own a 2016 Tuono 1100RR & it is an amazing motorcycle. Totally agree with the feedback on the quick-shifter (which operates as smooth as butter) as it does come into its own on the highway or when your riding hard around twisty roads. The fueling gets better as your break the bike in especially riding at lower speeds (15-20km). I've had it for 3 months & now given its first service at 1,000KM and let me tell you that once you hit over 7,000 revs it turns into a different bike. It's a monster. It has been built to go fast no doubt & moving this above 7,000RPM into 10,000 from 1st - 2nd - 3rd - 4th - 5th it is as close as I'll ever come to riding a MotoGP bike. The chassis is brilliantly built and the balance it provides is sublime. It makes me a far better rider than I am & that alone speaks to how well this bike has been guilt. If any of the readers here are thinking about getting one.............you won't be disappointed.
how's the slow speed tight cornering and low speed engine braking? I have a gen1 z1000 now and my only complaint is super abrupt engine braking and jerky throttle at sub 30mph, it's impossible to get a smooth entrance under 30 mph.
everss02 hey mate. Low speed maneuverability is very good. The chassis design is much to thank for that. Well balanced bike mate. You will have no issues there. The turning circle however is not great. This can catch you out but you soon realize it isn't a 650 or say an MT-07 or MT-09 in terms of overall steering circle ability.
The engine breaking is flawless. The slipper clutch is a work of engineering art. I've just clocked down the gears without flaw, concern or fear. It doesn't lock up or shake abruptly.
The issue you refer to of jerky throttle at sub 30mph was a real concern I had but this isn't part of the 2016 TuonoRR make up. What I did notice when I first got the bike (it had Zero km/mph on the clock) was shaking at speeds below 15Km (10 miles). I've put 750km (466 miles) on the clock now and this issue has disappeared. The new model Tuono has had its fueling re-mapped and improved. The sales guy told me to expect the bike to settle in & he was correct. I can ride around at low speed with out any shaking at the front end or the sensation of the bike about to stall. The real question this makes you ask is "does it like being kept at such low speeds?" The answer is No. It gets hot quicker (max heat has been 106 degrees Celsius = 222 Fahrenheit). The other thing you notice is that the bike will want to accelerate above 10 miles per hour. In all truth this should not surprise anybody.
Around town you will have no issues with the 2016 TuonoRR 1100 model and when you take it out of town you will have the biggest grin from ear to ear. Go check one out mate.
everss02 i think that is just the nature of the inline 4 cyl... i had a 1st gen z1k as well, and it was tits!!!! sprockets and chain conv will help👍
Gabriel Johannson I was thinking about the 2017 model but this I could get it a lot cheaper than the newer one , that alone only missing the down shifter cruise control and new TFT display Damn
Seems a lot after I typed that over $2500 more for the new one.
The 2017 has some great updates or rather feature upgrades. The TFT and down-shifter are easy pickings and no real surprises. The bigger breaks are definitely value adds but all things considered, the 2016 model is an excellent machine and you are dead right, you can pick one up much cheaper than a 2017 model. You will still have loads of power at your wrist and a brilliant motorcycle. Enjoy. Respectfully G. PS: just looked at the original comment & it was 7 months ago. Rest assured that the bike gets better beyond the 5,000KM mark. It's coming into its own as all elements get settled down.
I rode by at 4:46 :) awesome!
Neal Garrison yeah, in California you need to be visible :)
My favourite part of this series is the amount of bikes you've backed into corners, the Africa Twin was particularly awesome. Loving these vids.
zack makes these videos so interesting!this is the best motoring series on RUclips . period . cheers from Bangalore, India .
***** ,i cant wait for the next episode of mc commute!
love this series. This channel is an underrated gem!
I just bought one a month ago and it's far and away to most fun bike I have ever owned or ridden!
Just bought my dream bike...loving EVERY minute of it...
Pretty awesome that you can get a dream bike for 17k. At least compared to a car which start to get lusty around 60k imo.
just got approved for a loan on a 2017 1100rr..... WHOOP WHOOP
Thai, thanks for the MRA x-creen sport tip. It does make a nice difference at speed! You asked how my new 2017 Tuono was doing? Amazing! Never ridden a bike with this combination of brakes, handling and acceleration. Also, never had so many people wave, smile, nod, etc, when they see the bike. Please keep the great information coming.
Keep doing reviews man, always interesting to hear your thoughts and info
I also much prefer an analog tach. Don't care if other people prefer these new colour digital tachs - have one on one of my race bikes and it's distracting and ... too much crap to look at, when I'm on track all I want is a tach and a gear position indicator.
one of my favourite channel on RUclips.. just bring more and more and more info.. amazing.. keep it up.. and we need.. more.... superbikes
Had rotator cuff surgery last week, videos like this are all that's keeping me sane lol
I discovered Zack and Ari while recovering from surgery a few years back. Test rode and bought a new bike on their recommendation my first day back on my feet.
I discovered Zack and Ari while recovering from surgery a few years back. Test rode and bought a new bike on their recommendation my first day back on my feet.
It rubs lotion on its skin or it gets the hose again.
Another awesome video Zak... keep em coming!
that drift at the end... got my heart really going :D
I wish Aprilia was more popular in the Southeastern US, but there are few dealers. We are a hot bed of motorcycle popularity. Ducati, BMW, Victory, Harley, and all the Japanese bikes have dealerships close to their buyers. Maybe if Aprilia would build a smaller cc entry level bike, they could build a base.
I have Tuono fever and I haven't even ridden one. I just want one that bad.
Test ride it....will scare the shit out of you. Just got mine about a month ago.
Ducati Drew really? Even after riding a 1000cc naked?
Csirkefoga Yup. I became very comfortable with the power delivery of my V2 which peaks earlier....however the V4 keeps going and going. Still love my V2 as it is more lively throttle response.
Ducati Drew is not kidding, that Tuono it's fucking mental, oh but the sound is so orgasmic. I test rode one last year back to back with a Speed Triple and the triple felt tame next to the Aprilia.
Cuban Rider life is short ! Just get one you never looked back 👍🏻
that noise is an ear-gasm!
11:40 Unexpectedly deep. Great video.
On my Aprilia Shiver the "Mode" button will cycle through the Menu, Instant MPG, Trip MPG, Trip Top Speed, Trip MIles and Total Miles. My dash looks a lot like that one so I'll bet it's similar in function. - Great review ride!
One of the best testers on RUclips.
Still haven't figured out what bike Zack owns...
EN 7 Super Duke.
A plastic maggot
The Underground Man on a scale of 1-10, how high were you? 😂
2006 KTM 950 SM (Rare KTM kinda) you can find em used with decent miles for about $4,500
Great video, Great bike. Have to agree with you after testing an 1100rr. Im gonna get the Factory tho for the Ohlins and RSV4 tail. But I'm also keeping my non Factory 07 1000r v2.
Sticking a needle into an exploding star...... Lol easily the best description of a bike I've heard
Oh my god this video was so good. Thank you!
More MC Commute!!
I loved this bike since its previous model. Then they made it so much nicer....I knew I NEEDED it. Got to test ride one this summer and it ruined my current bike on me...L3 gsxr750. Selling it in the spring, buying a new Tuono! You talk about a bike that you just want to look at and read stats on, that's it for me, plus watching YT vids of it on repeat...
I'm sure you answered this at some point, but what do you use for recording video and audio? I have a Tuono and would love to have the sound of the engine come through as well as it did on this video.
It's nice to see reviews about the "regular" RR ...all the magazines/websites flocked to the Factory, when in reality they will sell more RR's and still comes with (what seems like) a robust Sachs suspension
Thanks for the video! I seriously would consider this as my next bike (and would likely be looking now except that I just had to replace my car thanks to a red-light runner). That exhaust note is indeed intoxicating! Most outrageous bike I've ridden is a Ducati Diavel (that was so much fun it should have been illegal), and I haven't had the chance to look at the Aprilia up close, but it looks just as outrageous if not more so -- and it's cheaper! So tempting.... Keep up the good work with the mag, and stay safe!
Big fan of this series, especially when the bike is as interesting as the Tuono.
Thank you Zack! Great vid as usual. What a cool bike! Like you said, it's a halo bike. Now having to try so hard not to just head to my local Aprilia dealer and plunge myself deep debt!
Bueno video. Is that literally Ari's bike or is it his tester? Just curious which kind of jealous I should be.
You are very enthusiastic, keep it up :)
Waaaaaa!!! I miss my Tuono! I traded it on something a little more practical for someone my (large) size, but I hope to get another one in a few years.
"It's a little bit, um... Italian I guess, is the word I would use." YES! Italian means: styling first, performance (a close) second and then everything else. The only thing that really matters is that it goes fast and looks good doing it.
It's funny, I was doing EXACTLY what you mentioned. I have a Monster S4R and an Fz1... I love both of those bikes but I've been drooling over the Tuono... and it 2017 the quick shift has auto-blip for the DOWN shift as well! My Fz is a "Does it all" bike and the Ducati is the soul stirring Italian that gets me into Ducati Island when I go to Austin MotoGP... So I'm perplexed...but I see myself owning one of these gems eventually.
Really like Zack's subtle subtle hedbergesque humour.
just click left once more on the mode button and you can switch between milage, trip, Vmax etc. If you keep pressing the button to the right (or left) you will get into the track view. The mode button is actually one of the things i use a lot an my tuono :D
Nice Video though!
I'm feeling a lot more excitement on this bike than the Monster 1200. I guess I should listen to that excitement. IMO this bike doesn't look as good, but there were a lot of superlatives in the video. "Dream/Halo Bike", "Stick a needle into an exploding star to harness it's energy", "Radness Aprilia, Radness" and so on. I feel like you're telling me what bike to buy here.
Have You tried the factory version, with the Ohlins suspension? If Yes, would be interested in Your insight: is the Ohlins better for the road or vice-versa?
Hey Zack, love these vids.. was heat at all an issue on your commute? I hear the S1000R kicks out some fair heat around the city... You notice anything on your ride? Also, do you think the Tuono engine is smoother than the BMW? many thanks...
Nice video, Zack! One question: When you went "Siiiiidewayyys!", how do you control that? I would have wheelied into a building if I tried that on my 07 R1.
Greatness!! Please a Fz-10 commute when possible! Love the V4 but the crossplane wins IMO! Keep doing this great videos, thanks!
Love this series! You commute 5 days a week, why not 5 videos :-) Just kidding keep up the good work.
I have a 15 tuono. the reason you got the menu on the mode switch is you were pushing in while pushing right or left. if you had just skid it right or left it cycles through trip meters and other functions.
Ari's on vacation? Vacation from what?? Doing trackdays?? Racing out at CVMA??
nanette greener lol my dream is his job
He is probably relaxing at a hot, dirty, and dangerous cannery, or maybe enjoying some time while cleaning hotel rooms.
Would you say that the power delivery is very smooth like a Hayabusa? Or is it even torquier and faster?
Hey, thanks for the video. I am currently deciding between a used 2016 RR and a new 2107 RR. I am not a track rider and plan to sue the bike for the occasional weekend cruise. Should I go with the 2017 or save some money going with the 2016 given how I will be using the bike. Thanks.
Analog tachometer is an instant win. Put all the rest of the info on a digital screen by all means but noting beats watching that needle spin clockwise. Other manufacturers need to take note.
4:20 John Wayne Airport.
Nice review. I'm looking to pick up the 2017 shortly.
10:40 nice sideways zack 😂😂👍
I want one so bad! Problem? No Dealers. I still want one! Just something about this bike screams buy one!!!!! Looks, performance, that engine! Wow! Not forgetting the sound!
It is everything they say it is. If it were a woman it would be the super cool girl next door, that is hotter than a stripper naked, a freak in bed, will watch football, and your parents will love her too. As a rider you owe it to yourself to ride this bike one day. There is nothing not to love, accept the wind at 100+.
If you had to only pick one out of the KTM Superduke or this one, which one would you pick?
hey zack how tall are you? just as areference when you talk about riding comfort etc. thanks for the reply in advance :) and great video!
I agree ...tuono club, I ride an 07` and a Rally caponord..that sound!!
can't wait for the tuono 660
what camera are you using?? external mic??
as you said,dream bikeee
Should Do the BMW s1000rr! Great vid too, one of my favorites series on RUclips
lets see what the new S1000R looks like. In one month we will know.
Yeah they sure do suck the gas out of the tank. I can't wait to pick my rsv4 up
aprilia, ducati, mv agusta ... i love them...so cool, so energy.... so powerful ....so personality... .i agree ....
Is that Guzzi Norge parked next to the Tuono getting reviewed sometime soon ? 😉 I would like to hear what a young guy thinks about daily-ing one of those.
Ok curious as to whats the button i see you keep pressing with your left thumb in most of your videos?
Turn signal cancel
I heard Ari talked about tuono…..What the hell is a Tuono.....now i know… and i wished i did not. The only naked i would buy… and the only one i'm thinking of right now….Thanks for the video Zack.
Well, to follow up, you and Neeves convinced me. I ordered a 2017 "Halo Bike" this week. Who needs money anyways, haha.
Yep, totally agree, got my '18 Factory yesterday after Neeves, Courts and Lamb Chop Rides reviews. Hope you enjoy mate.
Yep, enjoy yours as well!
Amazing sound you must have good mic..Thumbs up
Is there risers to bring the bars up a bit and a kit to lower the pegs a little for these new Tuonos? Love this bike just need to make it a bit more roomy for me being 6'5".
klxklr I am 6'4 and the bike is comfortable for me. I can ride it all day. on longer highway sections I occasionally use my r&g frame sliders as a leg rest so I can stretch my legs out. this really helps with circulation/ comfort and prevents me getting uncomfortable before having to stop for gas.
Whenever I watch these I always ask myself, (in my best Sean Connery) " Yes Zack, but can it wheelie?" Sometimes you come through.
*drools all over the screen*
yepp. just came here to drool
Does my 125cc have quick shifter ?
Hey Zack, when are you going to go to work on the 2017 Tuono....... these things rock
How is this bike for taller riders? Would you reckon 6"3 is fine for the tuono?
JeffHeidjuh as a 6'4" rider with the factory 1100, I would say yes!
Is the Tuono a naked or a half fairing bike?
Am I crazy or the Tuono and the Factory have different tail sections? The "regular" Tuono that you are riding has a passenger seat but the Factory looks like the tail section was taken from the RSV4. True?
The Tuono Factory comes with the RSV-like winged tail... but that's actually just a cover; you can remove it and have the passenger seat, like you see on the RR. I'll never take passengers, so I removed the passenger pegs (brackets to cover the holes are included!) and left the tail as it is (RSV look). If you're looking to buy a high-power naked bike, make sure to check out the Tuono... the sound alone is enough to make you grab your pen to sign the paperwork! (I have a shortened Akra Evo, full titanium with the slash-cut RSV carbon can; not as loud as some Ducs, but it does sound superb)
Joeri De Strijcker. That's good to hear. I like to use a pillion bag and every now and then my g/f as well (lol). I was almost set finding a lightly used Ducati Streetfighter S but i have always loved Tuonos. Now that there is a Aprilia dealer less than 1/2 hour away the Tuono has become a contender
Bikes and girlfriends are great: girlfriend on her own bike though, not on yours... ; TBH, streetfighter or naked style bikes (and racers) don't really offer much comfort for passengers at all... MAYBE if your gf is tiny; if she has a derrière like Kim Kardashian or weighs +100kg, that may not be feasible at all
Joeri De Strijcker I actually hate riding 2 up. I envision her riding a 796 monster however she wants a Vespa. lol
Where is the "back it in" part?! I feel cheated! lol
Zach what about some sort of test against the superduke and the yamaha mt 10. Just so we can see how much better the aprilia is
Ive had my 2016 Tuono 1100RR for 2 days now, I love the bike and also hate the bike, Im finding the bike really jerky and struggling at low speeds? sometimes when Im pulling away in first it sounds like Im trying to take off in 3rd, did you ever have this issue? does anyone know what the best setting etc is good for city riding?
MrFunkatronik restore all aprc factory settings and check that the correct tyre circumference/transmission ratio has been correctly learned by the ecu (it's the same procedure recommended when you change the tyres).
I have the feeling that it could be something about the traction control.
10:32 you exactly hit the point! I have a cb 500 f (2018) and i dream about the tuono. Btw i live in italy and here the tuono is also a rare bike.
So, your fav super street fighter almost it seems? Over the KTM 1290 Superduke is my impression?
4:58 yes i agree, those bikes are insane. Test rode one and it felt like there was a bubble around me whizzing down the highway. I had it leaned over so far on the highway flying during that test ride and I was the last person in the group by a mile. Bottom of third and it hit 105 and I said yeah I cant handle these machines, but wow what a feeling. Still want to have one of these because the seating position is pretty comfy sitting upright. I ride a Yamaha Stryker so cruiser life
8:20 one thing i could not get a hold of was the turn signal with my thumb, like it was so far from the inner part of the grip I was like what?!?! The ride marshall was screaming at me to turn my signal off because I gave up on trying to turn it off. Should have just threw using it out the window since there was a ride marshall in town, the only bad experience of the test ride was the ride marshall screaming at me about the turn signal. Must not have wanted me to buy one of them i guess
Torn between this and hypermotard 939sp. I know it's apples and oranges though. I'm coming from a 625cc supermoto. Thanks for the vid it's been great!
4ndR3w you'll love the super Duke then 😍
your so right I drool over pictures of tuono every night lol is my hands down number 1 dream bike . one day
Zach, I sold my Street Triple R and my 848 to go down to 1 bike...I am choosing between the Tuono RR and the Ducati Supersport S, ending up same price out the door. For an everything bike, commute, backroads, light touring, 4-5 trackdays a year I would like your opinion. I assume everyone would say Tuono based on performance, but want to make sure you agree given it's a do it all bike I'm looking for. Love the mag and the videos! Keep it up!
David Davidson trust me. Tuono is a great bike.
Craig G I bought one and agree fully!
Looking at this same model bike. Anyone on the taller side own one? Im 6'4'', so wondering how this bike is? Had an earlier gen z1k and it wasnt bad. Need to hit a dealership to try some out, but I am pretty rural.
Waiting for your next Aprilia RSV4-RF 2017 daily commute
1:40 , why do you ride so close to the cars, I have seen it in other videos too. Isn't it dangerous?
99% sure this will be my next bike. Am I silly for considering the v4r over the 1100, just because I prefer the white plastics? :\
You're making the decision harder, not easier :) Thanks for the input.
You think this still worthy over the 2017 model ?
Im getting one next spring. How is the engine braking?
There's a lot of engine braking for sure. Even though it has a slipper clutch and some of the rider modes tries to mitigate the initial engine braking, you seldom have to touch the brakes in traffic, lol.
Agresive Streetfighter ✊🔥🔥
OK--So real world crappy roads (Michigan) riding--Tuono vs KTM 1290: Which one? Would want occasional pillion rider options--but have KTM Adv 1190 for that. A little concerned as I have read occasionally of Tuonos (The 1000--havent been there in awhile) blowing their motors on the forum--and warm start issues/timing chain rattle-- but KTM HAD the rear hub issues (Since corrected I think). Thanks!
Hi Zack! Great video. Are you going to commute that Norge?
That would be great. I ride a Griso so it would be great to hear your thoughts about one of the Moto Guzzi 8vs.
Nice, but why does a bike with a fairing always get referred to as a naked?
$15k it's a lot but it's the top of the line peak performance, I have an FZ07 but this would be the bike to get when I get a better job.
Ok pending a test ride. Im convinced. Why didn't Ari get the "factory" ? I cant help but insist i get one of those. Are the breaks up to the task at the track or would it benefit from a better Master? Going to sell my zx to get one of these, thinking i may benefit from taking the RCS19 off it and putting on the tuono.
Waylen Cheng I'm pretty sure it was Ari long term test bike for the magazine so he probably didn't have a choice on which model to get
Makes sense
They build that bikes ergonomics so b you're in a position to be ready for all that power that bike or the 1100 factory?